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  1. 29-year-old Bibi Haldar is gripped by a mysterious ailment. Myriad tests and treatments have failed to cure the woman. She has been told to stand on her head, shun garlic, drink egg yolks in milk, to gain weight and to lose weight. The fits that could strike at any moment keep her confined to the home of her dismissive elder cousin and his wife ...

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  2. The community complains to Haldar about his cruel treatment of Bibi, but he doesn't care. So they decide to boycott Haldar's shop. The boycott works. Eventually, Haldar and his family move away because they don't have any business anymore. They leave 300 rupees for Bibi and then that's it.

  3. Boy Overboard Summary. A young Afghan boy named Jamal is playing football (soccer) with local boys in his village. Trouble arises, however, when his sister Bibi tries to join them. Her hair is uncovered, and she is not accompanied by an adult, both of which are illegal in Afghanistan. She starts playing anyway and kicks the ball into the mine ...

  4. One key theme in 'The Treatment of Bibi Haldar is the theme of ailments and maladies, and how they affect those with them and how it changes the way society looks at them. The whole story revolves around Bibi's sickness, possible cures and society's treatment of her because of her issues. The story begins with the introduction of Bibi, and in ...

  5. The characters in Boy Overboard are strong, multi-dimensional and believable for the reader. Jamal – narrator, eleven years old. He is brave, caring and resourceful. Bibi – Jamal’s sister, nine years old. She is audacious and courageous. Mum – She is determined, compassionate and has strong morals. Dad – He is cunning, brave and caring.

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  6. Bibi Character Analysis. Next. Mom. Bibi is Jamal ’s nine-year-old sister. Though the two are similar and share many interests, Bibi does not have the same freedoms as Jamal because of her gender. Among the activities denied to Bibi is football (soccer), a sport which she excels at, but which the government forbids her from playing.

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  8. Though Jamal’s family seems to encourage Bibi to be independent at home (despite the government’s wish that she be demure and quiet), her rebellious nature once again puts her and Jamal in danger. Upgrade to unlock the analysis and theme tracking for all of Boy Overboard! Cunningham, Ben. "Boy Overboard Chapter 2." LitCharts.

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